News from May 2023
BLM Issues Fire Prevention Order
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: RENO, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Nevada is asking for your help to prevent human-caused fires all year long. A fire prevention order is being put in place beginning May 1 across Nevada. The 2023 Fire Prevention Order prohibits specific fire-related activities on BLM Nevada managed public lands from May 1 to Oct. 31, 2023. This Order makes it illegal to use explosive materials (including exploding targets), fireworks or steel component ammunition.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Mobile, AL on May 5
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Office of the State Archaeologist, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA on May 5
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Mobile, AL discussed on May 5 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Volunteers invited to clean up north rim of Snake River Canyon
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: TWIN FALLS, Idaho - Bureau of Land Management Twin Falls District staff, the Southern Idaho Off-Road Association, Magic Valley ATV riders and Jerome County will host a cleanup day for the north rim of the Snake River Canyon on Saturday, May 13.
Interior Department discusses Forthcoming Fiscal Year 2023 Living Language Grant Program on May 5
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
BLM announces change to Paint Rock Canyon access
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: WORLAND, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office announces that access across 1.1 miles of private land to the BLM-managed Paint Rock Canyon Trail near Hyattville has been discontinued by the landowner.
Interior Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife on May 5
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
The US Interior Department published a three page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
New Discoveries
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: Erosion caused numerous rockfalls that revealed new pages in the Clarno Nut Beds storyline on the surfaces of the boulders all around you. Paleontologists at the Monument use the effects of erosion to find new fossils on the surface instead of digging for them. Discovering these fossils allowed paleontologists to piece together the events that formed the Palisades.
Yellowstone National Park reminds boaters, anglers to clean, drain and dry
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Boating and fishing season begins in Yellowstone National Park on Saturday, May 27 and ends Oct. 31. Boaters and anglers can protect Yellowstone’s waters by following clean, drain and dry guidelines to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).
Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Office of the State Archaeologist, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA on May 5
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Horse Missing in Wind Cave National Park
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: A horse became separated from its owner in Wind Cave National Park late Tuesday afternoon when the animal escaped its tether at a backcountry campsite. Park staff, along with partners from Custer State Park and Custer County, have been working since that time to locate the animal. Efforts to date have included searching via park UTVs, hikers, horseback riders, and infrared cameras on a county operated drone.
Steer clear of muddy trails and roads this spring
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: CODY, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management asks recreationists and other travelers to steer clear of muddy trails and roads as spring snowmelt and precipitation have resulted in muddy conditions throughout our area.
Notice of Inventory Completion: Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL discussed on May 5 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Bureau of Land Management Miles City Field Office releases draft supplemental analysis for review
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: MILES CITY, Mont. - Consistent with direction from the United States Montana District Court, the Bureau of Land Management has released a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) and potential amendment to the 2015 Miles City Field Office Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for a 90-day public comment period.
Missing Man Last Seen In Wild Basin Area of Rocky Mountain National Park
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: On Monday, May 1, park rangers were notified of a missing man in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Kevin Sypher was last seen on Sunday afternoon, April 30, in the Sandbeach Lake parking area near the Wild Basin Entrance Station.
Notice published by Interior Department on May 5
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
The US Interior Department published a five page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
HEARTH Act Approval of Pala Band of Mission Indians Amended Leasing Ordinance discussed on May 5 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
BLM Buffalo Field Office releases draft supplemental analysis for review
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: BUFFALO, Wyo. - Consistent with direction from the United States Montana District Court, the Bureau of Land Management released a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) and potential amendment to the 2015 Buffalo Field Office Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for a 90-day public comment period.
USACE Buffalo District Announces 2023 Operations Schedule for Black Rock Lock
By Interior Newswire Report | May 6, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District is announcing the Black Rock Lock operations schedule for the 2023 navigation season.